Job Description

Woods & Co have partnered with Australia's largest specialty homewares retailer with over 260 stores nationally. The stores are the only destination for all cooking, baking, entertaining, homewares and gift giving essentials.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Manager. In this key role, you will report to the People & Culture Manager and be responsible for creating, implementing, and overseeing safety strategies, programs, and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment all employees in the business. 

If you have the skills and passion to make a positive impact on safety culture, we want to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• $140,000 + super 
• St Kilda Road location 
• Discounts on all brands within the business
• Dog friendly office
• Genuine career progression and experience
• Grow your retail industry knowledge 
• Adhoc national travel

What do you do:

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive safety strategy and create a process that aligns with the organisation ,
• Create policies, procedures, and training tasks in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and safety incidents to determine the main cause and apply corrective actions to prevent them from reoccurring
• Ensure the business is complying with all Occupational Health and Safety Acts, legislation, regulations and best practice, coupled with Industrial Relations Act, legislation and regulations in all Australian states. 
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities, and prepare reports for management as needed
• Lead the safety function and manage Return to Work/Work Health & Safety Coordinator 

What do you need:

• Extensive knowledge of OHS regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices
• Worked in a similar role within a fast paced retail environment, working nationally 
• Experience in dealing with  WorkSafe and other governing bodies
• Having led a team (highly advantageous) 
• Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety, or related discipline, Certification in Return to Work and First Aid Certified  
• Car and license with the ability to do adhoc travel when required

If you're as passionate about this position as we are then please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately! 

Contact Maddy on 0438 014 259 or email maddy@woodsco.com.au to discuss in further detail!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted and meet the above requirements!*